For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,962 students in Sawyer County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sawyer County, WI are Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning, Hayward Intermediate and Hayward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sawyer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 State Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hayward Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10408 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Winter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Winter Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
10665 N Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: PK-2 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sawyer County, WI include Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning, Hayward Intermediate and Hayward Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sawyer County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Sawyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sawyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sawyer County include: Winter Middle School vs. Winter Elementary School, Winter Elementary School vs. Winter Middle School
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